1960 Ford Anglia vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 683 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Anglia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
